Feeling Crafty

This was to be a great post about a new contest. However after reading the fine print I found that the contest was only open to US residents.

Thus blank space. No post. I won't promote a US only contest. I'm Canadian and ineligible.

Taking time to smell the roses

Sometimes we have to take a break from everyday life and "smell the roses" ( These beauties grace my table as a gift from my darling husband who encourages me to take more time)

Whenever I find that I'm feeling the stress of the day, I know I can hear you say now "Stressed how can you be stressed?". Stress is my middle name. I have been dedicating more time and effort to control the amount in my life.

So how do I smell the roses? Well beyond the obvious stop at my kitchen table to enjoy these blooms I also find myself crocheting or stitching. Whenever I do needlework of any kind it reminds me of my grandmother. She is an amazing woman. She raised 5 great children had a wonderful marriage, is an amazing cook and does the most exquisite crochet I have ever seen. I am trying to follow in her footsteps. I'm not going to post my crochet but I will share with you my latest project. It has taken me a long time to reach this point of completion. (A sad testament to how little time I have taken over the last few years for myself)

I fell in love with this pattern from Tracy Horner of Ink Circles. I want to have it completed by Christmas and framed.

What was appealing of BoInk ( Book of Ink Circles)? I love the Celtic theme. My heritage is decidedly Celtic on one side and I have been drawn to that culture for many many years.

This is one of the ways I smell the roses. It may sound strange to cross stitch while listening to 80's music sitting cross legged in my office chair but there you have it.

How do you all smell the roses? If you aren't yet I challenge you to find a way to do so. It will make a difference in your whole outlook.

The Tudors Crown Jewels are Back-How Long Before You Lose Your Head?

My first Trendhunter submission. Tudor jewellery is one of my favorite jewellery styles. The opulence and elegance are unmatched. Will you lose you head to historical jewellery? I certainly did.

Here is the article for your reading pleasure.

Tudor Inspired Jewelry is Back-How Long Before You Lose Your Head? (VIDEO)

Spring Cleaning

April is always the month when the cleaning bug bites me. I have a tendency to clean up with a vengeance (so no one knows where anything is anymore. *wink*)This year I have decided to start with my studio.

From now until the middle of April everything is 25% off. I mean everything including the clearance section has been marked down 25% off.

I want to launch a new line this spring and we need the space so come on over to Jewelled Trellis and pick up your favorite piece before its gone.

Rhapsody in Blue

I love the color blue. I love it in its soft and serenest forms of sky blue to the sassy indigo expressions of late night after sunset. Its calming yet bold, serene yet sassy and always gorgeous.

I also have a group of fantastic artists that have become confidants, counselors and chums. I have featured some of these fantastic people in my first Etsy treasury. The treasury is open here but here are the pictures for those who miss the treasury.

The Everyday Challenges of Fibromyalgia - fibromyalgia - Health.com

I found a great resource today. This interview I think really characterized what my life with Fibromyalgia is like. Its a short slide show and I encourage anyone who has Fibromyalgia or who knows or loves someone who does to take a moment to watch it.
The Everyday Challenges of Fibromyalgia - fibromyalgia - Health.com

If I were....

If I were a month I’d be September
If I were a day I’d be Sunday
If I were a time of day I’d be just after sunset.
If I were a planet I’d be Neptune

If I were a sea animal I’d be an anemone

If I were a direction I’d be everywhere
If I were a piece of furniture I’d be a big soft loveseat
If I were a liquid I’d be seawater

If I were a gem stone I’d be Sapphire
If I were a tree I’d be a Maple

If I were a tool I’d be a bent nosed pliers
If I were a flower I’d be a bachelor button

If I were an element of weather I’d be a soft summer rain
If I were a musical instrument I’d be a harp
If I were a color I'd be indigo

If I were an emotion I’d be solace

If I were a fruit I’d be a dragonfruit
If I were a sound I’d be a sigh
If I were an element I'd be water

If I were a car I’d be a well loved sedan

If I were a food I’d be comforting
If I were a place I’d be the seashore
If I were a material I'd be silk

If I were a taste I’d be savory

If I were a scent I’d be blackberry

If I were a body part I’d be hands
If I were a facial expression I'd be a smile through tears
If I were a song I’d be sung to a child.

If I were a bird I'd be an chickadee.

If I were a gift I'd be given in love
If I were a street I'd be a street in

If I were a city I'd be Gamla Stan.
If I were a door I'd be welcoming.

If I were a pair of shoes I’d be lace up boots

And what would you be? This is a great way to get to know yourself. What do you see yourself as? Thank you Ruth for the inspiration to try this out. You can read Ruth's blog here.

Here are some other "plurkies" that you might enjoy( I'll post more as the links come in):
Mother's Love
The Beaded Branch
Meri Greenleaf